Arthur's Seat

Mountain Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What to expect

Arthur's Seat is an ancient extinct volcano and the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park. It is situated just to the east of the city centre and rises above the city to a height of 251m, providing excellent panoramic views of the city and beyond. The hill is relatively easy to climb and is popular for hillwalking. Visitors can also explore the surrounding Holyrood Park, which features dramatic hills and crags, as well as several historical sites such as the remains of an Iron Age fort and a medieval chapel. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including geese at Duddingston Loch

Plan your family visit to the Arthur's Seat with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed Arthur's Seat, which is an extinct volcano in the city centre, for beautiful views of the city

Highlights: The kids loved the hike and the views from the top were spectacular! It was a great way to see the city from a different perspective ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked up Arthur's Seat, enjoying the views of the city, the palace, and the castle. We chose to climb to the top of the plateau

Highlights: We enjoyed the views from the top of the plateau and the kids had fun rock climbing and scrambling around ✨